December 20, 2024

Small HCQ Study Falls to Retraction

When combining hydroxychloroquine with azithromycin, researchers reported 100% virological cure by day 6 compared to 57.1% with hydroxychloroquine alone and 12.5% in controls - though the now-retracted study's small sample included just 6 patients receiving both drugs.

Conexiant

December 20, 2024

Long COVID Shows Five Distinct Patterns: Study

In the 2024 update, the NIH's RECOVER Initiative identified five distinct symptom patterns and new diagnostic thresholds for long COVID.

Conexiant

December 17, 2024

Trump's Health Picks Clash on Vaccines, Policy

The selection of individuals for federal health agencies under President-elect Donald Trump presents conflicting views on matters such as abortion limits, vaccine safety, covid-19 responses, and the use of weight-loss medications.

KFF Health News

December 17, 2024

Pfizer: No Major Vaccine Shifts in 2025

Pfizer's CEO addressed the impact of potential vaccine policy changes and the nomination of a vaccine skeptic to run the Department of Health and Human Services, highlighting the company's commitment to advancing the right policies and overcoming challenges in the pharmaceutical market.

Reuters

December 16, 2024

Study Finds New Sexual Transmission Disease Risks

Review expands list of viruses persisting in human semen from 9 to 22.

Conexiant

December 12, 2024

Trump, RFK Jr. Eye Vaccine Policies

Trump plans to discuss vaccine programs with RFK Jr., citing potential risks and the autism rate as key concerns.

Reuters

December 11, 2024

Nasal Oxygen vs NIV: RENOVATE Results

A recent study comparing high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) and noninvasive ventilation (NIV) revealed that HFNO was noninferior to NIV in reducing endotracheal intubation or death rates within 7 days in most patient groups, with important implications for acute respiratory care.

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December 09, 2024

Study Highlights From MD Anderson Researchers

Here are some highlights of clinical trials presented at the 2024 Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Annual Meeting by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. They ...

The ASCO Post

December 06, 2024

COPD Treatment Patterns and Exacerbations: A 4-Year Study

A recent study in the United States revealed low adherence to guideline-directed therapy and underutilization of recommended maintenance therapies among patients newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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